Consolidation Units 9-10

I. Complete the sentence using the right item.

1. What is the … news?

a) today b) current c) last

2. He … to agree with us.

a) appeals b) enjoys c) tends

3. Three companies are … in this business.

a) involved b) produced c) housed

4. He was … by the new model of car.

a) enjoyed b) impressed c) stressed

5. Prices are … by demand.

a) affected b) impressed c) used

6. This method of sales is … for our company.

a) generous b) suitable c) long-lasting

7. They have … all the contract terms.

a) covered b) ensured c) decided

8. This specialized exhibition … last year.

a) took part b) took place c) held

9. What do you know about market … ?

a) economics b) volume c) economy

10.I’d like to buy an … car.

a) economical b) economic c) extensive

11. We can … the quality of our goods.

a) persuade b) ensure c) support

12. I have known my … for three years.

a) counterpart b) waiter c) consumer

13. They will … us on Tuesday.

a) come b) return c) join

14. The executive promised to … him in a month.

a) promote b) affect c) support

15. We thanked the host for his … .

a) services b) goods c) generosity

II. Put the following sentences into the Reported Speech.

1. He said: “Your generosity impressed me greatly.”

2. She asked: “When was this exhibition held?”

3. I wondered: “Is there any demand for these goods?”

4. He told me: “Don’t promote this employee.”

5. Mr Jones said: “We have covered all the tasks.”

6. He stressed: “This deal will be profitable for our company.”

7. My counterpart wanted to know: “Do you support my idea?”

8. He asked: “What did you write in reply to his letter?”

9. She said: “Our volume of sales was high last year.”

10.Ann asked: “Don’t give up.”

11. My friend wondered: “Who is the CEO of your company?”

12.Her colleague wanted to know: “How much did we spend on sales promotion?”

13.He asked: “Are you involved in this business?”

14.She said: “My new laptop is good value for money.”

15.My boss ordered: “Clinch this deal immediately.”

III. Insert the right preposition.

1. Our goods are not … great demand.

2. What is he involved … ?

3. The flight was delayed due … bad weather.

4. The city centre made a great impression … me.

5. It doesn’t affect … me.

6. He sold his car … a profit.

7. … reply … your letter … the 22^nd … March we would like to inform you that your terms are suitable … us.

8. Their help is … great value … us.

9. Could you come … … a new plan?

10. He spoke … support … our proposal.